Darin W. Shryock

Residential Faculty - Musical Theatre

Program Director :

Music and Dance

Office: MU 43

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

MHL146 Survey of Broadway Musicals 3 Credits

Survey of Broadway musicals traced from their origins to the present viewed in their cultural, political, and socioeconomic contexts. Emphasis on stylistic periods, composers, lyricists, directors, and choreographers. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26750

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26750 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

MTC101 Introduction to Music Theory 3 Credits

Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: MTC101 is an introductory course designed for those with little or no previous musical knowldege. If you are unsure of where to begin music classes, take the Music Theory Placement Exam at www.mc.maricopa.edu/music. Print your score results and bring them with you to advisement. Many programs of study that require MTC101 will also accept the more advanced MTC105 as a substitute. Check with your program advisor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26644
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

MUP130 Introduction to Class Piano 1 Credits

Basic introduction to piano techniques and fundamentals of music including hand position, sight-reading of both melodic and harmonic materials, and the introduction of scale patterns. Designed for those with little or no piano experience.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26739
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

MUP131 Class Piano I 1 Credits

Development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position, music-reading skills of melodic and harmonic material, major scales, transposition, and harmonizations including the I, IV, V7 chords. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26740
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

Spring Flex Start 2025

MUP273 Musical Theatre Production 1 Credits

Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance.

Prerequisites: By audition.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27767
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Open

5 of 15
Seats Available

Notes: Class 27767 The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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